Fresno State Bulldogs 39–35 Purdue Boilermakers: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2023

Quick answer

Fresno State Bulldogs defeated Purdue Boilermakers 39–35 in Week 1, 2023. Final score: Fresno State Bulldogs 39, Purdue Boilermakers 35.

Game summary

Fresno State Bulldogs edged Purdue Boilermakers 39–35 in Week 1 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 10 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 11 plays.
Passing leader: Mikey Keene (Fresno State) — 329.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.36 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Elijah Gilliam — 93.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Erik Brooks — 8 rec, 163.0 yds.
EPA edge: Fresno State (+0.203/play) vs Purdue (+0.095/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Fresno State Bulldogs	6	9	6	12	39
Purdue Boilermakers	6	12	6	6	35

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

FRESFresno State Bulldogs

+3OPP 35

PURPurdue Boilermakers

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Purdue
Q1TD
DBDeion Burks
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Hudson Card pass to Deion Burks for a touchdown (84 yards)
Fresno State
Q1TD
EBErik Brooks
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Mikey Keene pass to Erik Brooks for a touchdown (29 yards)
Purdue
Q2TD
TTTyrone Tracy Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
Tyrone Tracy Jr. rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Fresno State
Q2TD
JMJalen Moss
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-12
Mikey Keene pass to Jalen Moss for a touchdown (8 yards)
Purdue
Q2TD
DBDeion Burks
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-18
Hudson Card pass to Deion Burks for a touchdown (17 yards)
Fresno State
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 35
Score
15-18
Field goal good from 52 yards
Purdue
Q3TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-24
Kickoff
Fresno State
Q3TD
JGJ. Gill
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-24
J. Gill catch for a touchdown (18 yards)
Fresno State
Q4TD
MSMalik Sherrod
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-24
Malik Sherrod rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Purdue
Q4TD
DMDevin Mockobee
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-30
Devin Mockobee rushes 11 yards for a touchdown
Fresno State
Q4TD
EBErik Brooks
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
33-30
Mikey Keene pass to Erik Brooks for a touchdown (22 yards)

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

Mikey Keene (Fresno State) — 329.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.36 EPA/play +15.76 EPA
Hudson Card (Purdue) — 254.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.31 EPA/play +9.38 EPA
Logan Fife (Fresno State) — 5.0 yds · -1.42 EPA/play -1.42 EPA

Rushing

Elijah Gilliam (Fresno State) — 93.0 yds +0.10 EPA
Devin Mockobee (Purdue) — 60.0 yds · 1 TD -0.21 EPA
Malik Sherrod (Fresno State) — 17.0 yds · 1 TD -0.26 EPA

Receiving

Erik Brooks (Fresno State) — 8 rec · 163.0 yds +2.12 EPA
Jaelen Gill (Fresno State) — 7 rec · 47.0 yds +0.10 EPA
Jalen Moss (Fresno State) — 5 rec · 38.0 yds +0.50 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Mikey Keene	Fresno State	44	65.9%	329	3	+0.36	+15.76
Hudson Card	Purdue	30	56.7%	254	2	+0.31	+9.38
Logan Fife	Fresno State	1	100.0%	5	0	-1.42	-1.42

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Fresno State	Purdue
Plays	81	60
EPA / play	+0.203	+0.095
Total EPA	+16.46	+5.72
Success rate	46.9%	40.0%
Pass EPA / play	+0.401	+0.313
Rush EPA / play	-0.057	-0.122
Yards	483	363

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Fresno State	3	8	-2.29	Punt
Q1	Purdue	3	92	+7.70	Pass TD
Q1	Fresno State	3	8	-1.92	Punt
Q1	Purdue	3	0	-3.08	Punt
Q1	Fresno State	6	55	+4.69	Pass TD
Q1	Purdue	4	22	-1.39	Punt
Q1	Fresno State	3	-9	-3.50	Punt
Q1	Purdue	8	16	+0.83	Rush TD
Q2	Fresno State	6	75	+6.19	Pass TD
Q2	Purdue	6	44	+3.50	Pass TD
Q2	Fresno State	16	82	+3.93	Missed FG
Q2	Purdue	3	-4	-0.75	Punt
Q2	Fresno State	3	20	-1.28	Field goal
Q3	Purdue	0	0	—	Touchdown
Q3	Fresno State	3	2	-2.93	Punt
Q3	Purdue	6	34	-0.75	Missed FG

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Purdue Boilermakers · Hudson Card pass to Deion Burks for a touchdown (84 yards) (+7.65 EPA)
Q3 · Purdue Boilermakers · Kickoff (+5.71 EPA)
Q4 · Fresno State Bulldogs · Mikey Keene pass to Erik Brooks for a touchdown (22 yards) (+4.64 EPA)
Q3 · Fresno State Bulldogs · J. Gill catch for a touchdown (18 yards) (+4.1 EPA)
Q4 · Purdue Boilermakers · Devin Mockobee rushes for no gain (4th & 1) (-3.76 EPA)
Q2 · Fresno State Bulldogs · Field goal missed (-3.55 EPA)
Q3 · Fresno State Bulldogs · Mikey Keene pass to Erik Brooks for 24 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.29 EPA)
Q2 · Purdue Boilermakers · Hudson Card pass to Deion Burks for a touchdown (17 yards) (+3.12 EPA)

Key takeaways

Fresno State Bulldogs controlled the final (39–35) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Mikey Keene (Fresno State) — 329.0 yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: Fresno State at 0.203 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Fresno State Bulldogs vs Purdue Boilermakers?

Fresno State Bulldogs 39, Purdue Boilermakers 35 in Week 1 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Fresno State Bulldogs vs Purdue Boilermakers?

Fresno State Bulldogs won with a final score of 39–35.

Where can I find the Fresno State Bulldogs vs Purdue Boilermakers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520170.

Who led Fresno State Bulldogs vs Purdue Boilermakers in passing?

Mikey Keene (Fresno State) led passers with 329.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Fresno State Bulldogs at Purdue Boilermakers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.